Certificate in Pre Medical and Health Professions Program in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University

A specialized certificate program designed to complement your major while equipping you for applications to medical and health professional schools. You can begin preparing for medical, dental, and other healthcare careers as early as your first year through our undergraduate Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program (UG-PMHPP). Our team supports you throughout your journey, from initial prerequisite coursework to application and interview preparation. The UG-PMHPP isn't an independent major or degree program, but rather a multi-track certificate program completed concurrently with your primary degree. We offer distinctive advantages including: Personalized, continuous advising coordinated with your major advisor, Customized academic planning aligned with your professional aspirations, Comprehensive application support for medical, dental, and other health professional schools, Seven specialized pre-health courses (with no extra credit requirements) alongside standard prerequisites, Foundational training in patient evaluation, clinical skills, and health/safety protocols, Exposure to collaborative healthcare practices, interprofessional education, and medical terminology, Instruction in basic anatomy and disease processes.